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Hotels with History · June 22 · 28 min

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

How does a 19th century riverside rest house became the jewel of Bangkok? In this episode, Jules and Richard explore how this storied hotel has mirrored Thailand’s journey through empire, war and modernity. They reflect on why its jetty on the River of Kings remains one of the most evocative arrivals in the world. Check into The Mandarin Oriental here. Hotels with History is brought to you by ⁠Perowne International⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How does a 19th century riverside rest house became the jewel of Bangkok? In this episode, Jules and Richard explore how this storied hotel has mirrored Thailand’s journey through empire, war and modernity. They reflect on why its jetty on the River of Kings remains one of the most evocative arrivals in the world.


Check into The Mandarin Oriental here.


Hotels with History is brought to you by ⁠Perowne International⁠.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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